Senior Instrumentation and Control Specialist

Job Title: Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer

This role plays a crucial part in designing, developing, and implementing control systems for various industries. Key responsibilities include concept design, feasibility studies, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.

• To carry out instrumentation and control concept design, feasibility study, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Develop instrumentation and control architecture and block diagrams, specifications, data sheets, instrument engineering index, IO list, IO summary, instrument tie-in list, electrical and instrument interface list, cable schedule, instrument cable routing drawings, instrument location plans, hook-up drawings, MTO, assist in instrumentation and control costing.
• Selection and evaluation of instrumentation and control equipment/systems such as DCS, SIS, FGS, PLC, SCADA, TGS, MMS, FAS, PAGA, CCTV, telecom, cybersecurity, and other sub-systems.
• Selection and evaluation of field instruments, control valves, shutdown valves, etc.
• Participate in HAZOP/HAZID/SIL assessment workshops and provide inputs related to the instrumentation and control discipline.
• Ability to review and comment on instrumentation design inputs such as P&IDs, process data for instruments, process descriptions, plot plans, equipment data sheets, etc.
• Carry out site surveys for greenfield and brownfield projects and generate site survey reports, instrumentation and control tie-in plans, and schedules.
• Ability to organize and arrange meetings with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and drive the project to meet the I&C stipulated schedules.
• To carry out FAT, i-FAT of control systems and instruments at vendor workshops independently and ability to comment and witness the equipment performance requirements.
• To carry out SAT, i-SAT, loop test, interlock, function test, and assist in I&C pre-commissioning and commissioning activities at site.
• Interface with vendors/suppliers for budgetary quotes, vendor design deliverables including reviews and final approvals by clients.
• Prepare instrumentation and control project closeout, develop/update lessons learned, and document.

• Focus on engineering quality and schedule.
• Prepare (EEP) Engineering Execution Plan for the project. Plan and schedule instrumentation and control activities to meet the overall schedule.
• Interact with clients, interpret their needs and requirements, and align teams internally with expectations.
• Assist in developing fit-for-purpose design and engineering quality compliance systems (workflows) including standard templates.
• Review the I&C engineering tasks and initiate necessary corrective actions under guidance from the Engineering Manager.

• Carry out site surveys, field studies, and reviews as required in full compliance with safety protocols and guidelines.
• Participate in constructability reviews, assist with documentation.
• Support development of tie-in schedules and shutdown plans for I&C activities.
• Support development of pre-commissioning/commissioning plans.
• Assist the Construction Manager as needed.

A bachelor's degree in electrical/instrument and control engineering is preferred. A minimum of ten years of related experience in project development and engineering, consulting, FEED/EPC preferably in oil & gas, power, and energy industry. Possesses a demonstrated proficiency in instrumentation and control engineering. Conversant with relevant local and international codes and standards related to instrumentation and control. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Working knowledge of SPI/INTOOLS is preferred. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must also possess effective interpersonal skills. Must consistently demonstrate strong analytical skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and self-motivated. Can efficiently and effectively handle multiple and shifting priorities while working on multiple proposals and projects and meeting tight deadlines. Must have delivery-focused approach, must take ownership, and drive the activities for closure as per client expectations. Possess good project background and technical writing ability and skills. Proactive and resourceful and hands-on with good initiative. Independent contributor who can work well with minimal supervision.